Vageeswari camera
Vageeswari cameras were large format cameras made in India. These were once known as one of the best field cameras in the world.[2][dubious – discuss]
History
Vageeswari cameras were designed and manufactured by K. Karunakaran, an Alappuzha-based technician.[3]
Karunakaran's father Kunju Kunju Bhagavathar, a part-time musician, earned his livelihood by designing and repairing music instruments such as Veena, harmonium, violin etc. Karunakaran used to help his father in his workshop that helped him gain a practical idea of the concepts of physics.
Construction
The frame of Vageeswari cameras was made of teak with brass clips and screws. The lens was imported from Germany. [citation needed]
The first camera came with a price tag of Rs 250. Eight variants were produced that included small cameras that were used to make a maximum of four passport-size photos .
See also
References
- ^ "Restoration of a Vageeswari View Camera – Fotografie". Christian Klant. 13 August 2014. Retrieved 2016-04-20.
- ^ "Inventor of Vageeswari Camera Passes Away". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2016-04-20.
- ^ "The unsung hero who invented Vageeswari camera". ManoramaOnline. Retrieved 2016-04-20.
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